Attention all impactful entrepreneurs: applications for the EIT Food Accelerator Network are officially open!
If you are looking to bridge technology gaps and sharpen your investment readiness, this is your chance to join one of the world’s most dynamic agrifood communities.
The EIT Food Accelerator Network 2026 is exactly that: an opportunity to accelerate innovative ventures like yours towards a sustainable, healthy and trusted food system.
By joining the EIT Food Accelerator Network, you’ll be able to:
- identify your technology gaps and re-shape your product development roadmap
- get a chance to receive up to €50,000 in funding to implement your tech validation project
- engage with corporate partners, such as Bayer, Mondelez, Corteva, Danone and others, via targeted innovation challenges
- attend top-notch workshops and mentoring sessions to advance your corporate and investment readiness
- extend your EU agrifood network and meet key industry players
- get a €3,000 travel grant for travelling to networking events and meetings
Participants can access funding for tech validation, engage directly with corporate partners through innovation challenges, and expand their European network through dedicated support and high-level industry connections.
Don’t miss the deadline – apply by 8 April 2026. (extended) The deadline will likely be extended by one week, so be sure to follow programme updates for the latest information.